Parts of an Essay
Vocabulary
Thesis Statements
Subjective/Objective
Types of Evidence
100
The part of an essay that grabs the reader's attention and introduces your topic in an interesting way.
What is "a hook"?
100
A word meaning causing extreme damage, harm or emotional pain.
What is "devastating"?
100
A thesis statement is this long
What is "1 sentence"?
100
Dr. Lebron is our principal.
What is "objective"?
100
40% of teachers go to tropical islands during winter vacation. Data and Statistics Anecdote Deductive Reasoning Expert Opinion
What is Data and Statistics? (interestingly, when including where teachers travel in their minds, this statistic increases to 100%)
200
A sentence that introduces one of your points. The first sentence in a paragraph.
What is a "topic sentence"?
200
A word meaning a person's point of view or how they see the world
What is "perspective"?
200
A thesis statements has these three parts
What is "a topic, a controlling idea (opinion), and 3 predictors (roadmap / reasons)"?
200
The most important thing to remember when swimming with sharks is that they can smell fear.
What is "subjective"?
200
Teachers shouldn't give students homework over holiday break because doing so increases students' time with friends and family, and allows them to return to school in January with a more positive mindset. Data and Statistics Anecdote Deductive Reasoning Expert Opinion
What is Deductive Reasoning?
300
A paragraph that summarizes your evidence and gives your final thoughts on your topic.
What is "a conclusion"?
300
A word meaning to cause something bad/negative to keep going or get worse.
What is "perpetuate?"
300
Which is the best thesis statement for this prompt? Prompt: What are the most important traits of a successful student? A. A successful student is one who always strives to achieve more than have in the past. B. A successful student will always self-advocate, work tenaciously, and collaborate with peers.
What is "B"?
300
Hurricane Sandy was a tragic event for the whole East Coast.
What is subjective.
300
My brother and I used to fight all of the time; one Christmas even involved a trip to the hospital! However, now that we live far from each other we appreciate the time we have together much more. This goes to show that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Data and Statistics Anecdote Deductive Reasoning Expert Opinion
What is Anecdote.
400
A sentence that states the point you are trying to make in your essay.
What is "a thesis statement"?
400
Showing an opinion or favoring one side of the story.
What is "biased"?
400
What is the best thesis statement for this prompt? Prompt: What is the best part of winter break? A. Although there are many advantages to winter break, the most important is spending time with family because it reinforces positive relationships, builds trust, and increases one's general happiness. B. The best part of winter break is eating candy, catching up on reality television--especially Jersey Shore because it's like the most coolest---and yeah.
What is A ... really Ms. G and Ms. T.... ? Really?
400
A 4-oz cup of eggnog contains approximately 350 calories.
What is objective?
400
Ms. Guck and Ms. Turnaski suggest that in order to become a better reader, students should choose books about subjects they enjoy reading about and reading for at least 20 minutes a day. This increases fluency, decoding skills, and builds reading stamina! Data and Statistics Anecdote Deductive Reasoning Expert Opinion
What is expert opinion!
500
This is required after each example. It connects your example/quote to your thesis statement.
What is "an explanation"?
500
A word meaning outcomes, results or effects
What is "implications"?
500
Write a thesis statement for the following prompt: What are the most significant qualities of a good friend?
*Teacher check*
500
My favorite candy is peppermint patties because they are chocolatey and make your breath smell good!
What is Objective? Yes. Really.
500
100% of students and staff at Olney Charter High School are ready to go on Winter Break.... Data and Statistics Anecdote Deductive Reasoning Expert Opinion
What is Data and Statistics.
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